Venue Description

Theatre by the Lake has brought the magic of theatre and the excitement of the imagination to one of Britain’s loveliest and remotest counties. The theatre, hailed by The Independent as "the most beautifully located and friendly theatre in Britain", opened in 1999. It is set a short stroll from Derwentwater on the edge of Keswick, amid the magnificent western fells of the Lake District. We have two stages, a 400-seat Main House and 100-seat Studio; we present up to nine of our own productions of classic, modern and new plays throughout the year. Six plays are performed in repertory from May to November by a resident company of up to 14 actors. We aim to produce a new play every year and our Christmas plays have become firm favourites with family audiences. We aim for the highest standards of production and design and many Theatre by the Lake productions have won multi-star reviews from national and local critics.

Accessibility

Booking a performance We offer a range of performances for people with different needs - including Audio Described, Captioned and performances with a more relaxed atmosphere. Advance booking is recommended. For all shows at Theatre by the Lake, lowest price tickets are available for disabled customers and a companion. If you would like to book a wheelchair space, you must either e-mail or call Box Office in order to book a ticket. This is to ensure that appropriate arrangements are made with our Front of House team. More information here: http://www.theatrebythelake.com/access

Accessible Performances

Yes. Audio-described performances The 39 Steps: Wed 9 September, 2pm | Abigail's Party: Wed 7 October, 2pm Fallen Angels: Sat 24 October, 2pm Captioned performances Abigail's Party: Wed 16 September, 2pm | The 39 Steps: Wed 30 September, 2pm Fallen Angels: Wed 14 October, 2pm

Awards List

UK Theatre Awards - UK's Most Welcoming Theatre 2014

Toilets

All of our disabled toilets are step-free accessible, we have facilities on every floor of the building with doors wide enough for wheelchairs. We also have adjustable bar facilities by each toilet.

Staff

A large number of our permanent staff and Front of House volunteers have been trained by a Dementia Champion and are recognised as "Dementia Friends."

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

We are conveniently located opposite the large fields of Crow Park. A huge open space where dogs can run around.